Ever since I started as a makeup artist I have loved the art of contouring, it's the best way to create that amazing professional flawless look. I usually do a full face of foundation as a base then build up the contour with powders with my clients. Recently I have been experimenting with other products to create this look. I have tried concealers, foundations and stick foundations and loved the effect but felt that I always needed an extra dimension to finish the look.
I was picking up some stuff that I was running low on and thought I would pop into Illamasqua to look at their makeup. The shop is beautiful and the colours of the blusters and lipsticks are amazing, I was talking to the rep in the shop and explained I was looking for a contouring product and something to create a highlight on my cheekbones he pointed me in the direction of these two products. I had seen these before but the price tag had always put me off. I purchased the two products and couldn't wait to see if they were worth the money.
First Impressions:
I felt the consistency and they both felt creamy and very smooth. I applied my foundation as normal then applied hollow with a small blending brush down the sides of my nose, top of my forehead and under my cheekbones. The colour is cool toned so when applied it looks more like a shadow which is exactly what you want from a contouring product. It blended like a dream and once I started to get used to it I found it so easy to apply. I then used aurora on the top of my cheekbones, down the centre of my nose, on my brow bone and top of my cupids bow. I love the colour of this, its a beautiful champagne colour and really picks up the light. This was as easy to apply as hollow and looked stunning.
Left: Aurora Right: Hollow
Pros and Cons:
One of the nicest cream products I have ever used, they are both perfect for highlighting and contouring. The colours are beautiful and work lovely together. I suppose they are expensive but as they are very pigmented you only need a little amount to create the contoured look. I can see these lasting for ages!
Overall:
I am glad I tried both of these, I am now using them when I have time to properly contour as on an average day I don't have time! I have used these on a few clients and they love the effect. Id say they are definitely worth the price as they will last you ages and create a beautiful contour and highlight.
A picture of me wearing the highlight and contour:
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